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FDA is alerting consumers to possible serious health risks from eating olives that may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum. This bacterium can cause botulism, a potentially fatal illness.
On March 27, 2007, Charlie Brown di Rutigliano & Figli S.r.l, of Bari, Italy, recalled the olives, which had been distributed to wholesalers who marketed them nationally to restaurants and retail stores.
The olives have codes that start with the letter "G" and are followed by 3 or 4 digits. They are sold under the following brands: Bonta di Puglia, Cento, Corrado's, Dal Raccolto, Flora, Roland, and Vantia. All sizes of cans, glass jars and pouches of Cerignola, Nocerella and Castelvetrano type olives (not the 10-pound pails at this time) are affected.
Advice for Consumers:
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this recall.
Consumers with questions may contact Charlie Brown Company at 011-039-080-7839073 or charliebrownbari@yahoo.com.
Date Posted: April 18, 2007